They're Not Even Trying to Hide It Anymore

When asked why I think that the price of gold is manipulated to keep its price within an acceptable band to central planners, I will respond with the quip 'because they can.'

It's really very simple.  If we know that the Fed is extremely concerned about the health of the financial markets and maintaining confidence in them and the major institutions, and it has already stepped way over the line by targeting the price of money, bonds, and equities, it's pretty much a guarantee that the Fed has got its eyes on and hands in everything.